Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Midsize Station Wagons / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is classified by the EPA as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Midsize Station Wagons.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Station Wagons | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class?
The EPA classifies the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class as a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Midsize Station Wagons / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
All Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class specifications
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